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Book Signings and Events Calendar

Looking for fun ways to get your signed copy? Come on out!

Sunday, 2/19/17
Second Annual Children's Book Fair

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Last year's event was such a success, the Wildflower Center is doing it again! Check out quality children's books, meet authors, explore the grounds, and participate in fun activities. You might meet some interesting characters!

Past Events

Sunday, 2/21/16
First Annual Children's Book Fair

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Meet children’s authors (including yours truly) while also enjoying children’s activities and learning opportunities at the Wildflower Center for this first ever annual event!

Book event at
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Thursday, 1/28/16
Humanities Night

Excited to be part of an amazing group of artists, musicians and writers at my favorite (I admit a bit of bias since my own kids attend school here) elementary school's showcase of the arts. Looking forward to talking with the kids about how to write a book - and seeing what ideas they have to share!

Sunday, 4/12/15
Guest Presentation and Book Signing

I'll be presenting ideas, resources, and secrets for getting out to explore the city with kids during the Big Baby Bash and Toddler Jam. Book signing will follow until 2:00 pm. The event is a great resource for prenatal (events on Saturday) to preschool (events on Sunday) parents with informative seminars, exhibitors, workshops and hands-on demos from nationally-renowned and local experts. Free food, raffle items, and a concert by Staci Gray!

Monday, 3/23/15
Guest Speaker at ROMP

(Reaching Out to Mothers of Preschoolers)
9:15 am -11:00 am

While the children play, I'm sharing secrets with Moms about Austin's best places for kids (and their adults). How do you find the best spots for your kids' interests and save time researching so you can have time to play too? Come find out!

Sunday, 10/26/14
Book Signing

The Texas Book Festival runs all day Saturday and Sunday, October 25th-26th. I'll be signing copies on Sunday and am so excited to be part of it! My two adventurers will be there with me, so you can get it triple-signed. Come say hi!

Wednesday, 9/3/14
Storytime and Book Signing

Owls, bats, and cats—Oh my! Join Annette Lucksinger, author of Exploring Austin with Kids, and Tracy King Perry, licensed Zumbini Instructor, as they explore creatures that fly, creep, and swoop at night. This free storytime and dance party at The Rhythm Studio will be followed by a cute bat craft and a book signing. The event is best for littles 6 months through 5 years and their caregivers. Space is limited, so please pre-register.

Thursday, 7/17/14
Book Signing

Young explorers will love the theme of this Nature Night: Wildlife Tracking! Head to the Wildflower Center for a free evening filled with animal lessons and activities! My tracks will lead to the Gift Shop where I’ll be signing copies of the guidebook Exploring Austin with Kids. Track me down to get your copy!

Saturday, 6/21/14
Book Signing & Activities

Celebrate the official first day of summer with fun children’s activities and a book signing of Exploring Austin with Kids! The guide will give you enough ideas to fill your entire summer, starting with a trip to the Capitol Visitors Center that is filled with educational fun for all ages. Free.

Thursday, 6/12/14
Book Signing

Learn more about Plants, play in the new Luci and Ian Family Garden, create nature-themed crafts, explore the grounds, and stop by the Gift Shop for a signed copy of Exploring Austin with Kids. (Get there early! This FREE summer event is popular.)

Saturday, 5/24/14
Book Signing

Stop by the new digs of the Austin Visitor Center to get your signed copy of the guidebook. While you’re there, you can register for a Duck Boat Adventure tour or learn more about Austin City Limits Studio tours too!

Saturday, 5/3/14
Booth at the Austin Mini Maker Faire

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

This annual event is ideal for all the inventive, crafty, tinkering, how-does-it-work artist types out there! With curious, interactive inventions all over the place, it makes for a fun day of exploring. Stop by the Exploring Austin with Kids booth and create your very own stickered and stamped passport for logging the amazing adventures that await you this summer!

Wednesday, 4/30/14
Author Party and Spanish Book Fair

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Thinking of ways to keep your kiddos busy this summer?! Ridgetop Elementary School has you covered! Stop by the First Annual Spanish Book Fair to pick up titles to keep your kids’ language skills sharp over the long break and to get your own signed copy of Exploring Austin with Kids that will give you countless ideas of fun things to do! Refreshments and children’s activities provided.

Tuesday, 4/22/14
Book Event

The college campus is not just for big kids. On Earth Day, St. Edward’s University invites everyone - big and little - to come celebrate! Exploring Austin with Kids will be there with children’s activities and books, alongside booths filled with cool ideas for being environmentally-friendly stewards. Bring a picnic to eat beneath tall oak trees overlooking the cityscape and soak in your “place in space.”

Friday, 4/11/14
Birthday Party! and Book Signing

Join Annette Lucksinger, author of Exploring Austin with Kids, as she reads one of her favorite Mo Willems’ books, I Am Invited to a Party! This birthday-themed storytime will be followed by a book signing and costume dress-up session. I know what you’re all wondering. Will there be cake? Come find out!

Sunday, 3/30/14
Open House and Field Day

Come on out to Westcave Preserve for guided hikes, bird tours, nature activities and BBQ (or bring your own picnic)! Annette Lucksinger will be signing books and crafting cardboard binoculars with the kids so they can get a better view of the Warbler and waterfalls along the trail. For each copy sold, $5 goes back to the Preserve. $10/adult, kids free.

Friday, 3/28/14
Teddy Bear Picnic & Book Signing

Bring your favorite teddy bear and picnic snacks for a bear-themed story time! Local author Annette Lucksinger will be signing copies of her new guide, Exploring Austin with Kids, and leading little ones on a bear hunt!